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THE FIRST STEP is a captivating and enlightening look at the ambitious quest to pass prison reform during a contentious time. The film focuses on Van Jones' commitment...
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Full Review | Original Score: 6/10 | Aug 19, 2021. It's a rare documentary that shows the step-by-step shepherding of a piece of legislation, while also providing an even rarer opportunity to...
Feb 17, 2023 · The First Step Reviews - Metacritic. Summary In a divided America, Van Jones controversially works across party lines on landmark criminal justice reform and a more humane response to America's addiction crisis. Attempting to be a bridge builder in a time of extreme polarization takes him deep into the inner workings of a divisive ...
Feb 16, 2023 · ‘The First Step’ Review: Van Jones Battles for Bipartisanship. This well-meaning documentary follows the liberal commentator as he works with both political parties to pass a criminal...
Jun 14, 2021 · “The First Step” follows Van Jones — social entrepreneur, justice and environmental activist, and one of CNN’s legion of political commentators — as he presses those in Washington, D.C ...
The First Step: Directed by Brandon Kramer. With Karen Bass, Cory Booker, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Kellyanne Conway. In a divided America, Van Jones attempts to pass a landmark criminal justice bill - and finds himself under fire from all sides.
The First Step is a 2021 American documentary film, directed by Brandon Kramer. It follows Van Jones, as he pushes for criminal justice reform. It had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 10, 2021. It was released on February 17, 2023, by Meridian Hill Pictures.
